Who can play LJGT events?

Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (Louisiana Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged 11–18. Louisiana juniors who want a bundled membership and in-state ranked events.

Where does LJGT hold tournaments?

Events are held in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas. The tour is based in Louisiana.

How much does LJGT cost?

$175 annual LJGT membership (includes LGA membership and GHIN); entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.

Do LJGT results count toward junior rankings?

Yes. LJGT results count toward AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

State golf association

Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (Louisiana Golf Association)

The LGA's Louisiana Junior Golf Tour is open to juniors 11–18 of all skill levels for a $175 annual membership that bundles LGA membership, a GHIN handicap, tee gifts and scholarship eligibility. Membership is not required for USGA qualifiers or the Louisiana Junior and Girls' Junior Amateurs.

About LJGT

One-time $175 fee per year; renewals open the last week of October
Out-of-state juniors may join and compete
LJGT events attended by college scouts
Louisiana launched a state junior team for the USGA National Development Program
Gulf States PGA Junior Championship is separate and does not require LJGT membership

Key championships: Louisiana Junior Amateur, Louisiana Girls' Junior Amateur, Team Louisiana (USNDP).

Best for: Louisiana juniors who want a bundled membership and in-state ranked events.

Official site: www.louisianajuniorgolftour.org →

Upcoming tournaments in LJGT's states

All events →

Listed events from national tours and associations in the same states, for planning a mixed schedule.

AJGA Junior All-Star Invitational

Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club

Broussard, Louisiana

Oct 8 — 11, 2026

In 3 weeks

AJGAStroke PlayRegistration open

Rolex Tournament of Champions

TPC San Antonio - Canyons Course

San Antonio, Texas

Nov 21 — 25, 2026

In 2 months

AJGAStroke PlayRegistration open

Other junior programs in the same states

Most families mix two or three programs in a season: a local tour for reps, an association tour for championships, a regional tour for rankings.

Gulf States PGA Junior Championships & Allied Tours

Louisiana, Mississippi

PGA Section junior tour

The Gulf States PGA does not operate its own junior tour; it hosts the Louisiana/Mississippi Junior PGA Championships and publishes a calendar of allied junior tours in both states.

Ages Varies by tour (5–18 across allied programs)Championships in June; allied tours year-round

Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour

Texas

Local tour

An East Texas summer tour based around Longview, Gilmer and Texarkana that runs a 10-event schedule from June 1 through an early-August Tournament of Champions. Five age divisions and a mix of individual and adult/youth formats keep it family-oriented.

Ages 7–18 (coed 7–9; boys/girls 10–11, 12–13, 14–15, 16+)June–early August (10-event summer season)~10 events/yr

Dallas Junior Golf Championship

Texas

Local tour

A century-old Dallas institution (102nd playing in 2026) held at Tenison Park Golf Course, open to boys and girls 7–18 with no residency requirement or qualifying. Included as a notable local event rather than a tour.

Ages 7–18Annual, late June (June 22–24, 2026)~1 events/yr

Kelly Gibson Junior Golf Tour

Louisiana

Local tour

Created in 2009 by PGA Tour pro Kelly Gibson through his foundation, this New Orleans-based tour runs 16 summer tournaments at roughly 16 courses across greater New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, followed by an Allstate Sugar Bowl fall series. Biweekly summer scores are combined into 36-hole events for Junior Golf Scoreboard ranking.

Ages 7–22 (Girls 7–13, 14–17, 18–22; Boys 7–10, 11–13, 14–15, 16–17, 18–22)Summer core season June–July (16 events) plus a fall series September–DecemberJGS · AJGA PBE~20 events/yr

On Par Golf Junior Tour

Texas

Local tour

Launched for the 2025–26 season by San Antonio instruction company On Par Golf in partnership with the Alamo City Golf Trail municipal courses, this local tour offers 60+ low-cost events a year with skill-based divisions from age 5 through high school. A season-long Race for the Crown crowns players of the year each August.

Ages 5–18 (Iron Crown 5–9, Bronze 8–13, Silver/Gold 14–18)Year-round (Sept 1–Aug 31); fall, spring and summer series with an August Tour Championship~60 events/yr

RGV Junior Golf Association

Texas

Local tour

A volunteer-run 501(c)(3) providing low-cost tournament golf for youth ages 6–18 in Starr, Hidalgo, Cameron and Willacy counties in the Rio Grande Valley. Season standings select a junior Border Cup team that competes against Laredo.

Ages 6–18Summer (schedule runs through a late-July Grand Finale)

Good to know

LJGT frequently asked questions

Who can play LJGT events?: Louisiana Junior Golf Tour (Louisiana Golf Association) serves junior golfers aged 11–18. Louisiana juniors who want a bundled membership and in-state ranked events.
Where does LJGT hold tournaments?: Events are held in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas. The tour is based in Louisiana.
How much does LJGT cost?: $175 annual LJGT membership (includes LGA membership and GHIN); entry fees not published. Fees are set by the organizer and can change each season; confirm on the official site before entering.
Do LJGT results count toward junior rankings?: Yes. LJGT results count toward AJGA PBE, which college coaches and national tours use to evaluate players.

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